decision2023-06-20 – 2023-06-21E000120
Julius Mkhwanazi suspension uplifted and proceedings withdrawn
Following instructions from the City Manager and HOD HR, Julius Mkhwanazi's suspension was uplifted (20–21 June 2023) and internal disciplinary proceedings withdrawn (letter dated 22 June 2023), despite pending IPID recommendations and the April tribunal approval.
12 claims from testimony
"HR uplifted Brigadier Mkhwanazi’s suspension with immediate effect and directed him to resume duty"
"The effect of this letter was not to withdraw the disciplinary processes."
"I was instructed to withdraw the charges against Brigadier Mkhwanazi."
"it is dated the 22nd of June 2023"
"you have issued the letter to Brigadier Mkhwanazi and telling him that you have taken a decision to 'withdraw' internal investigation processes"
"his suspension was uplifted by Gxasheka"
"a letter dated 21 June 2023, addressed to me"
"to say I am withdrawing the investigation"
"the three-month suspension was going to lapse on the 24th of May 2023."
"The suspension was due to expire on 24 May 2023."
"I will tell you why Gxasheka was involved. Because a week earlier, on the 15th, she had given an instruction that Mkhwanazi must be returned to his position."
"The first one is at, was the letter of 20 June 2023 and is headed 'upliftment of suspension'"